Tender little meatballs made with ground
beef and pork seasoned with nutmeg and allspice and served in
beef gravy.
Norwegian Meatballs
- Kjottkaker
Meatballs:
4 slices white bread
3/4 cup hot skim milk
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Gravy:
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons beef bouillon base
2 1/2 cups boiling water
In a large bowl, soak bread in hot milk
until absorbed. Add all remaining meatball ingredients; mix well.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Brown meatballs in a large nonstick skillet;
add a little oil if necessary to keep from sticking. Drain; place
meatballs in large casserole dish.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
To make gravy, melt butter in a medium
saucepan. Stir in flour. Mix bouillon into boiling water; add
to flour mixture. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour over meatballs.
Bake for 30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked
rice or noodles.
Makes 6 servings.
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